BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Inspire Malta - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Inspire Malta X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://inspire.org.mt X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Inspire Malta REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Malta BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20230525T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20230525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20230127T091426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T085313Z UID:1157-1685001600-1685034000@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Behaviours of Concern – Whose behaviour\, Whose Concern? DESCRIPTION:Behaviours of concern (often referred to as challenging behaviour) represent a serious challenge to the quality of life\, equality\, and inclusion. There are many parallels with other countries\, particularly the UK and the USA\, in that individuals and families are frequently excluded from all forms of participation in their communities and often experience mental health treatments that are inappropriate and often harmful.  \nThey frequently endure severely restricted and traumatic lives\, on occasion sustaining severe injury or worse. This situation applies at home\, at school\, and across a range of health and social care settings. We argue that applying evidence-supported\, trauma-informed and empathic approaches\, that reflect more up-to-date theory\, reduces stress in workers and greatly improves well-being. We have evidence of this\, which will be presented at the event.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAgenda\n\n\n\nTime\nRegistration\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 9:15 am\nOpening Keynotes\nMr Antonello Gauci – CEO of Inspire Foundation; Hon. Julia Ferrugia Portelli – Minister for Inclusion\, Voluntary Organisations and Consumer Rights; Prof. Richard Mills – Associate Consultant\, Chairperson of the Research & Innovation Committee of Inspire\n\n\n9:15 am – 10:00 am\nDr. Bernadette Grosjean\nBehaviours’ do not define us but\, if you know how to listen\, they can tell you who we are.\n\n\n10:00 am – 10:45 am\nCharlene Borg\, + Olga & Neville Cassar Bonavia\nA Narrative of Wellbeing – Why hope matters.\n\n\n10:45 am – 11:15 am\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n11:15 am – 12:00 pm\nProf. Richard Mills\, Dr. Ruth Moyse & Dr. Georgia Pavlopoulou\nChanging frames – changing stories – changing outcomes – the role of emotions and perception in our understanding and responding to behaviours of concern\n\n\n12:00 pm – 12:10 pm\nComfort break\nShort Break.\n\n\n12:15 pm – 12:45 pm\nAlexis Quinn\nUnderstanding and responding to behaviours of concern. Personal reflections.\n\n\n12:45 pm – 1:15 pm\nNicci Paine\nSensory Processing – Highlighting the importance of awareness and the provision of support strategies to promote quality of life and wellbeing.\n\n\n1:15 pm – 2:15 pm\nLunch Break\n\n\n\n2:15 pm – 2:45 pm\nDr. Elena Giouroukou\nThe Synergy programme in elementary school: enhancing teachers’ skills to support autistic students with behaviours of concern.\n\n\n2:45 pm – 3:30 pm\nProf. George Bagakis and Dr Thanos Koulis\nSupport of teachers in classes with students of behaviors of concern. The independent evaluation of the Programme Synergy of Laskaridis Foundation.\n\n\n3:30 pm – 3:40 pm\nComfort break\nShort Break.\n\n\n3:40 pm – 4:10 pm\nDr. Ian Davidson\nMoving from concern to success – can we do it?\n\n\n4:10 pm – 4:55 pm\nOpen to all speakers\nPanel Questions.\n\n\n4:55 pm – 5:00 pm\nClosure\n\n\n\n\n \n Download Conference Programme\n \nSponsors URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/behaviours-of-concern/ LOCATION:Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre\, Ta' Qali\, Attard\, Malta ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Conference-Banner-1200-×-200-px-3-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Inspire Foundation":MAILTO:communications@inspire.org.mt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20220428T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20220428T163000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20220309T135523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T085310Z UID:1141-1651134600-1651163400@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:'Connections' and Autism DESCRIPTION:‘Connections’ and Autism will explore connections between persons who are neurodivergent and their family\, friends\, schoolmates and colleagues. The event will also discuss issues related to sexual identity and intimate connections. \nShould you attend? Yes\, if you are: \n\nA neurodivergent person\nA person with neurodivergent peers\, family members or friends\nAn educator\nA professional in the field of autism\nInterested in intersectionality – gender\, identity\, and autism.\n\nThe event is also open to anyone interested in the subject or working in a related field. \nThe incredible line up of speakers includes leading experts in the field as well as individuals who will be presenting personal life experiences. \nAgenda\n\n\n\n08:30\nRegistration\n\n\n09:00\nOpening\nVIP still to be confirmed\n\n\n09:15\nDr Wenn Lawson\n“Intersectionality: Autism\, sexuality & gender”.\n\n\n10:00\nCharlene Borg (joined by Mr & Mrs O’Dwyer parents of 2 sons both of whom are on the spectrum)\nThe connection between families & persons on the spectrum.\n\n\n10:45\nBreak\n\n\n11:00\nProf Richard Mills\nSPELL framework on principles of an autism-friendly way of working\n\n\n11:45\nDr Alistair De Gaetano\nTitle still to be confirmed – theme around connections throughout lifetime and any challenges faced in drive to become the successful lawyer of today.\n\n\n12:25\nGina Gomez de la Cuesta & Jon Adams\nBuilding connections\, Brick-by-Brick: Using collaborative LEGO® play to support meaningful social opportunities for autistic children\n\n\n13:10\nLunch\n\n\n14:00\nDr Ruth Moyse\n‘Attending and thriving: lessons on inclusion from autistic adolescent girls who stopped attending school’\n\n\n14:45\nDr Jacqui Ashton Smith\nHow the development of resilience supports social connections and life changes and vice versa\n\n\n15:30\nDavid Perkins\n“Autism mentoring: connection and wellbeing”\n\n\n16:15\nQ&A Panel\n\n\n16:30\nClose\n\n\n\nLunch and a coffee break will be made available. Guests are requested to choose between a packed lunch constating of a ftira or salad\, dessert and a bottle of water (to be eaten in the grounds) or a light lunch consisting of Pasta & dessert. \nSpeakers\n \nDr Alistair de Gaetano\nAlistair de Gaetano has been Chairperson of Malta’s Autism Advisory Council since its inception in 2018. Aside from engaging in activities locally and abroad\, the Council’s key efforts have been focused on preparing and launching ‘Respecting Diversity – Safeguarding Equity: Malta’s 2021-2030 National Autism Strategy’ in November 2021. As an autistic activist\, Alistair was also involved in autism and disability-related efforts and outreach over the years\, including as a co-founder of EUCAP\, the European Council of Autistic People. He worked on setting up Government’s Directorate for Disability Issues (DDI)\, where he developed key legislation\, policy and actions to reform and strengthen the Maltese disability sector. Alistair regularly participates in events abroad\, as guest expert or representing Malta\, including at UN and EU level. He is a warranted lawyer\, having studied in Malta\, Maastricht and Dublin\, where he was awarded a PhD by Trinity College\, after defending a dissertation on denial of rights to autistic persons.\n \nProf Richard Mills\nRichard is currently an Associate Consultant\, AT-Autism\, London\, and a Research Fellow in the dept of Psychology\, University of Bath\, He is also a visiting Professor at Taisho University\, Tokyo\, Japan: Senior Research Fellow and visiting Scholar\, Bond University\, Queensland\, Australia\, and an Associate lecturer\, at the Tizard Centre\, at the University of Kent. Richard holds other positions as a Consultant\, Autism Resource Centre (ARC) Singapore; Advisor: Government of Jersey CI: and as Research Associate\, Centre for Practice Innovation\, Scottish Autism. Richard also has a long association and strong connection with Malta. In the early 1990’s he became an adviser to the Eden Foundation\, and in more recent years the Inspire Foundation. His other activities and interests include\, Expert member\, National Institute for Care Excellence (NICE)\, the National Offender Management Service (NOMS)\, the Cabinet Office\, London: He is an Editor of ‘Autism the International Journal of Research and Practice’ Sage\, and ‘Advances in Autism’ Emerald. He is a member of the Westminster Autism Commission and a trustee the John and Lorna Wing Foundation. For twenty-five years Richard was with the National Autistic Society\, London\, UK\, as Director of Services\, and later Director of Research\, a joint appointment with Research Autism\, London. His current research and practice interests are in programme and service evaluation\, autism and mental health\, forensic issues\, in particular cybercrime\, and in behaviours of concern- the Synergy programme. He is a lead on the SPELL framework programme in conjunction with the Tizard Centre at the University of Kent. He has authored numerous scientific articles. \n \nDavid Perkins\nDavid set up AS Mentoring (ASM) in mid-2013 to provide specialist support to people with autism and other neurodiverse conditions\, with a primary focus on enabling social inclusion through employment. ASM employs 20 or so staff and currently supports over 150 individuals across a range of programmes. ASM also works with employers including in the private sector\, Credit Suisse\, Goldman Sachs and Willis Group; and in the public sector the NHS\, the Bank of England and the Cabinet Office. Before leaving to set up ASM\, David spent seven years running the National Autistic Society’s specialist employment service Prospects. He has spent most of his working life in the voluntary sector\, and prior to his work at the NAS ran a group of nine specialist adventure play and respite care centres in London which supported some 1200 disabled children and their families (around 30% of these kids were autistic). \n \nDr Wenn Lawson\nDr. Wenn is an autistic researcher (PDAer)\, has 3 autistic offspring and 3 autistic granddaughters. Wenn is also a lecturer\, psychologist\, advocate\, and poet\, sharing his experiences for almost 3 decades. Wenn is published internationally\, is an Associate Researcher with Curtin University (WA)\, and Macquarie University\, NSW; Tutor Practitioner with Birmingham University (UK)\, a Board member for Autism in Adulthood\, and the Australian Research Council\, Ambassador for I CAN (Autistic Youth Advocacy) has a Youtube channel and home page. In 2008 he won 4th. place as Victorian Australian of The Year\, in 2017 he presented to the United Nations on matters of Autism and ageing & in 2021 he won the Lesley Hall\, disability leadership life time achievement award. Wenn is passionate about all things LGBTQIA+ and autism… www.wennlawson.com \n \nDr Jacqui Ashton Smith\nJacqui is an experienced educationalist and trainer with 40 years of experience in the field of autism\, education and leadership. Her education experience ranges from specialist teaching to Principalships and Education Operations management to developing and opening new schools and Directorships for a national UK charity. She is currently an Independent Consultant and also develops and delivers training modules for an EU training provider. She has delivered a wide range of training nationally and internationally\, presented at major conferences world wide and currently her special interests are the identification and education of girls and women on the autism spectrum\, Neurodiversity and Leadership.\n \nCharlene Borg\nCharlene Borg has been working with Inspire since 1998. She moved through different roles and responsibilities\, and in 2011 she started leading the Family Relations Department. Charlene has a bachelor’s degree in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and a Masters in Systemic Family Psychotherapy\, working both with individuals and families. Her belief is that the relationships a person is surrounded by\, is a powerful indicator of positive outcomes. With this in mind\, she does her utmost to provide Inspire families with a variety of services not only aimed to support and educate\, but to also empower the building of strong relationships between the families that will accompany them throughout their journey as caregivers of an autistic individual. Charlene has a special interest in couple relationships and her master’s dissertation was an in-depth study of the couple relationship of parents of an autistic child; the relationship between the disability\, the couple dynamics and the life cycle of romantic love. \n \nGina Gomez de la Cuesta\nGina founded Play Included C.I.C. in 2018. As one of the Directors\, Gina has developed training and resources in the Brick-by-BrickTM programme\, a learning through play-based concept involving collaborative LEGO® play for children who need extra support with social communication\, such as children on the autism spectrum. As a clinical psychologist\, Gina has specialised in autism and child and adolescent mental health and is dedicated to supporting young people’s wellbeing and development through play and positive relationships. She continues to work as a practitioner as well as being involved in academic research. Gina lives in a small village just outside Cambridge in the UK with her family. She loves playing with her two children\, singing\, cooking and travelling to Spain where her husband is from. She would like to do more gardening and pilates\, but she also likes vegging out watching Netflix! \n \nJon Adams\nJon is both a contemporary Artist\, working cross-platform\, in image\, poetry\, sound\, performance\, and spoken word\, a Neurodivergent advocate and researcher. He makes a variety of work in many differing media often referencing synaesthesia\, autism\, dyslexia\, autobiography\, science\, and hidden metaphor resulting in unique visual perspectives of systemizing history\, time\, and place. \nHe’s shown in galleries such as Royal Academy\, Tate Modern and been commissioned by many arts and science organisations including projects for Parliament\, London 2012 and on stage. He advocates for the rights of Neurodivergent people to fully access the arts\, funding\, health care and relevant research. \n \nDr Ruth Moyse\nDr Ruth Moyse is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Southampton\, and a Director & Associate at AT-Autism. She is a qualified teacher and completed her doctoral studies at the Institute of Education\, University of Reading\, where her work was funded by the John and Lorna Wing Foundation. Her research interest lies in the education of autistic children and young people\, particularly the female experience. Ruth is an advocate for participatory research and the co-production of knowledge and chooses creative methods of engagement that centre autistic young people and their views. She is currently co-Lead on a pilot autism Train the Trainer training programme for adult mental health inpatient settings in London and the Southeast. This joint venture between AT-Autism and Anna Freud Centre has been co-created and co-delivered with autistic and non-autistic colleagues\, including experts by experience. In addition\, Ruth is an Associate Tutor at the University of Strathclyde where she supervises Masters students\, and a mentor for Scottish Autism’s Affinity project\, plus is a visiting lecturer on autism\, inclusion and wellbeing at a number of Universities in England. Ruth is also a long-standing member of the autism practitioners’ team at Berkshire charity\, Parenting Special Children. She has two children\, one of whom is autistic\, and is autistic herself. \n \nAll guests attending the event will be asked to produce their vaccination certificates at the door in accordance with Public Health rules. \n\n\n \n Register Now URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/connections-and-autism/ LOCATION:Mount Saint Joseph Retreat House\, Triq il-Missjunarji Maltin\, Mosta\, MST 9072\, Malta ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inspire-Event-website-header-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspire Foundation":MAILTO:communications@inspire.org.mt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20211014T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20211014T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20210917T093157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T085307Z UID:1135-1634202000-1634220000@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Enhancing Lives and Education Journey of Persons on the Autism Spectrum DESCRIPTION:Inspire Foundation invites you to attend an event aimed at raising awareness about Autism. The event will be addressed by Ann Camilleri – The Inspire Foundation Gozo Services Manager\, The Hon Clint Camilleri – Minister of Gozo\, Dr Richard Mills – Research Director: Senior Research Fellow\, Dr Damian Milton\, Lecturer in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities\, Tizard Centre\, University of Kent.\, Dr Jacqui Ashton Smith – Autism & Education Consultant\, and Charlene Borg – Parent Relations Manager at The Inspire Foundation. \nDuring the course of proceedings\, attendees shall learn about:\n\nTen Rules for Ensuring People with Learning Disabilities and Those Who Are on the Autism Spectrum Develop ‘Challenging Behaviour’… and maybe what to do about it.  Authors Richard Mills & Dr. Damian Milton will be helping attendees better understand those on the autism spectrum and/or with learning difficulties.\nThe Identification and Diagnosis of Girls and Women on the Autism Spectrum & the Education of Girls on the Autism Spectrum: the Importance of the Hidden Curriculum by Jacqui Ashton Smith takes a look at how girls on the autism spectrum present differently\, how to recognize the masking and their different educational needs.\nKnow thyself: How my self-awareness influences my caregiving by Charlene Borg\, Family Relations Manager at Inspire Foundation.  Charlene explores self-awareness and the ability to take a look at one self without attaching a judgement of being right or wrong. In her talk\, she explores this and its influence one’s care-giving resources.\n\n[cmsmasters_button shortcode_id=”n2qe7fcz1q” button_link=”https://forms.office.com/r/gi6AW4SWP4″ button_target=”blank” button_text_align=”left” button_style=”cmsmasters_but_bg_hover” button_font_weight=”600″ button_font_style=”default” button_text_transform=”default” button_border_style=”default” animation_delay=”0″]Register here[/cmsmasters_button]\n\nSpeakers Biographies\nDr Richard Mills – Research Director: Senior Research Fellow\nRichard is an Associate Consultant of AT-Autism\, London: Research Fellow Dept Psychology\, University of Bath\, UK: Professor\, Applied Autism Research\, Taisho University\, Tokyo\, Japan: Senior Research Fellow\, CASD\, Bond University\, Queensland\, Australia: He is also a consultant at (ARC) Singapore and the Inspire Foundation\, Malta; Advisor: Government of Jersey CI; Associate\, Centre for Practice Innovation\, Scottish Autism and an expert member of the National Institute for Care Excellence (NICE). For twenty-five years Richard was with the National Autistic Society UK\, as Director of Services and later Director of Research. He is a member of the Westminster Autism Commission and a Trustee of the John and Lorna Wing Foundation. His current interests are in programme and service evaluation\, mental health\, forensic issues\, in particular cybercrime\, and in behaviours of concern- the Synergy programme. He is a lead trainer on the SPELL programme in conjunction with the Tizard Centre at the University of Kent. \n\nDr Damian Milton\, Lecturer in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities\, Tizard Centre\, University of Kent.\nDamian works part-time for the Tizard Centre\, University of Kent as a Lecturer in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Damian also teaches on the MA Education (Autism) programme at London South Bank University and has been a consultant for the Transform Autism Education (TAE) project and a number of projects for the Autism Education Trust (AET). Damian’s interest in autism began when his son was diagnosed in 2005 as autistic at the age of two.  Damian was also diagnosed with Asperger’s in 2009 at the age of thirty-six. Damian’s primary focus is on increasing the meaningful participation of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in the research process and chairs the Participatory Autism Research Collective (PARC). \n\nDr Jacqui Ashton Smith – Autism & Education Consultant\nJacqui is an experienced educationalist and trainer with 40 years of experience in the field of autism\, education and leadership. Her education experience ranges from specialist teaching to Principalships and Education Operations management to developing and opening new schools and Directorships for a national UK charity. She is currently an Independent Consultant and also develops and delivers training modules for an EU training provider. She has delivered a wide range of training nationally and internationally\, presented at major conferences world wide and currently her special interests are the identification and education of girls and women on the autism spectrum\, Neurodiversity and Leadership. \n\nCharlene Borg – Parent Relations Manager at The Inspire Foundation.\nCharlene Borg has been working with Inspire since 1998.  She moved through different roles and responsibilities\, and in 2011 she started leading the Family Relations Department.  Charlene has a Bachelor Degree in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and a Masters in Systemic Family Psychotherapy\, working both with individuals and families. Her belief is that the level of support a person is surrounded by\, is a powerful indicator of positive outcomes.  With this in mind\, she does her utmost to provide Inspire families with a variety of services aimed to empower\, support and educate. \n\nThe full programme for the day can be downloaded via this link. \n[cmsmasters_button shortcode_id=”n2qe7fcz1q” button_link=”https://forms.office.com/r/gi6AW4SWP4″ button_target=”blank” button_text_align=”left” button_style=”cmsmasters_but_bg_hover” button_font_weight=”600″ button_font_style=”default” button_text_transform=”default” button_border_style=”default” animation_delay=”0″]Register here[/cmsmasters_button] URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/enhancing-lives-and-education-journey-of-persons-on-the-autism-spectrum/ LOCATION:Grand Hotel\, Ghajnsielem\, Triq Sant Antnin\, Mgarr\, Gozo\, GSM 9026\, Malta ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/charleneborg-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200906T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200906T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20200903T094824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T094824Z UID:1134-1599404400-1599415200@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Jien Success 2020 DESCRIPTION:Jien Suċċess – A three-hour TV program about Inspire Foundation. This will be broadcast on TVM on Sunday 6th September between 3pm and 6pm. \nThe “Jien Suċċess” theme was chosen because it perfectly describes the main rationale of Inspire Foundation – that everyone should be given a chance to be successful and to reach their potential. \nWhatever the challenges\, conditions or disability\, everyone has the right to become successful. \nChildren and adults appearing in this campaign are all people who make use of the services at Inspire Foundation and are on their way to success. URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/jien-success-2020-2/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200624T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200624T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20200610T060224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T060224Z UID:1132-1593007200-1593009000@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Webinar: Supporting Adolescents Develop Emotionally DESCRIPTION:This webinar is aimed to support parents/caregivers/role models/leaders of young people\, in the important journey of developing the adolescent emotional brain system. This is characterised by the need to give significant attention to the growth of the adolescent’s emotional language\, which in turn is a necessity for the development of emotional awareness and emotional regulation. \nThis webinar is hosted by Charlene Borg\, Parents Relations Manager at Inspire. Charlene holds a Masters in Systemic Family Psychotherapy. \nPlease register for this free webinar here: https://bit.ly/3cVuay4\n⁣\n⁣This webinar will be hosted live on Team Live Events.\nIf you’re already signed in to Teams\, you’ll join as an authenticated user. If you’re not signed into Teams\, you can join still join the event on the web.\n⁣\n⁣Link for event will be up at a later stage. \n  URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/webinar-supporting-adolescents-develop-emotionally/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200621 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20200615T053409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T053409Z UID:1133-1592524800-1592697599@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:FR Team @ Online Wedding Fair DESCRIPTION:Representatives from our Fundraising Team will be present at Malta’s Online Wedding Fair\, organised by Get Hitched. \nMeanwhile\, have a look at how you can share your special day with us: https://inspire.org.mt/souvenirs/ \nMake your special day even more special\, by contributing towards our cause!  URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/fr-team-online-wedding-fair/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events ORGANIZER;CN="Fundraising":MAILTO:fundraising@inspire.org.mt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200611T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200611T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20200603T092307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T092307Z UID:1131-1591884000-1591887600@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Webinar: Structure & Autism DESCRIPTION:The third from the series of webinars by Inspire Malta\n⁣\nThe word ‘structure’ often comes up when referring to autism strategies. But what is structure? Why is it effective with autistic individuals? The aim of this webinar is to provide an introduction to structure and how it is linked with the characteristics manifested by autistic individuals \nPlease register for this free webinar here: https://bit.ly/373Pj7V\n⁣\n⁣This webinar will be hosted by Doreen Mercieca\, ASD Advisor and Manager of STEP Early Intervention Programme at Inspire.\n⁣\n⁣This webinar will be hosted live on Team Live Events.\nIf you’re already signed in to Teams\, you’ll join as an authenticated user. If you’re not signed into Teams\, you can join still join the event on the web.\n⁣\n⁣Link for event is: https://bit.ly/2AKjnct URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/webinar-what-is-structure/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200604T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20200527T111151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T111151Z UID:1130-1591279200-1591282800@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Webinar: General principles of learning DESCRIPTION:The second webinar by Inspire Malta. \nThe general principles of learning are very important because they provide insight to what one needs to be looking out for when trying to reach another person. These apply to all learning scenarios from that where a lecturer is delivering a lecture to his/her students to that where a parent is teaching his/her child. \nThis webinar will be hosted live on Team Live Events.\nIf you’re already signed in to Teams\, you’ll join as an authenticated user. If you’re not signed into Teams\, you can join still join the event on the web. \nThe Link will be up at a later stage. \nThis webinar will be hosted by Kurt Castillo\, Manager of the Learning in Context (LinC) Day Programme at Inspire. \nPlease register for this free webinar here: https://bit.ly/2M2bXUv URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/webinar-general-principles-of-learning/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200527T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200527T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20200520T085007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T085007Z UID:1128-1590588000-1590591600@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Webinar : Emotional Awareness & Emotional Regulation in current times DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the first live webinar by Inspire Malta!\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar is aimed to help recognise better the emotions we experience and the strategies we usually use to manage these emotions. More importantly\, it helps us understand whether these ways of dealing with daily life are affecting our wellbeing positively.This webinar will be hosted live on Team Live Events.\nIf you’re already signed in to Teams\, you’ll join as an authenticated user. If you’re not signed into Teams\, you can join still join the event on the web.\n\nThe Link will be up at a later stage. \nThis webinar will be hosted by Parents Relations Manager\, Charlene Borg. \nPlease register for this free webinar here:\nhttps://bit.ly/2WJnvCe URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/webinar-emotional-awareness-emotional-regulation-in-current-times/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ORGANIZER;CN="Inspire Foundation":MAILTO:communications@inspire.org.mt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200523T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200523T220000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20200512T092308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T092308Z UID:1126-1590262200-1590271200@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Aqta' Xiex - Kwiżż Online DESCRIPTION:It-Tieni Edizzjoni ta’ Aqta’ Xiex: Kwiżż dwar l-ilsien Malti. Din id-darba online! \nDin id-darba\, kull parteċipant jilgħab għal rasu. Naturalment\, jista’ jkun hemm nies miġburin f’post wieħed u jilagħbu flimkien (iżda jkollhom rappreżentant wieħed jidher online). \nIl-kwiżż\, bħall-ewwel wieħed\, se jkun maqsum f’ħames partijiet. Peress li se jsir mid-dar\, kull taqsima se jkollha x’taqsam ma’ kamra fid-dar. \nSe jkun hemm rebbieħ għal kull taqsima. Jippreżenta Ron Briffa. \nJekk interessat\, ibgħat email fuq fundraising@inspire.org.mt jew ibagħtilna messaġġ bl-email tiegħek. Se nibagħtu email b’aktar dettalji dwar kif tipparteċipa. \nQed nitolbu donazzjoni ta’ mhux anqas minn €3 mingħand kull parteċipant b’risq il-Fondazzjoni Inspire. Il-flus jistgħu jintbagħtu permezz ta’ Revolut lil Claire Galea fuq 77884455. Jekk jogħġbok agħmel nota mal-pagament b’ismek u kunjomok. \nIl-kwiżż huwa organizzat minn Inspire Malta\, l-Għaqda tal-Malti u Kelma Kelma. URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/aqta-xiex-kwizz-online/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/aqtaXiex_header2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fundraising":MAILTO:fundraising@inspire.org.mt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200301T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200301T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20200218T051948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T085302Z UID:1119-1583049600-1583089200@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:GiG Malta Marathon 2020 DESCRIPTION:The Malta Marathon is a yearly event which boasts three options: the full marathon\, the half marathon and the walkathon. URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/gig-malta-marathon-2020/ LOCATION:Upper Barrakka Gardens\, Valletta\, Malta ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/86352723_101063111491321_2794774247875018752_n-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200209T070000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20200209T220000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20191223T114406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T114406Z UID:1117-1581231600-1581285600@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Evolve 5Mile DESCRIPTION:Evolve Endurance Club will be organising the first edition of Evolve 5 Mile\, supporting Inspire Foundation. Join a 5-Mile run\, starting and finishing at Inspire Foundation. URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/evolve-5mile/ LOCATION:Inspire\, Zinzell Street\, Marsaskala\, MSK 4070\, Malta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20191229T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20191229T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20191022T112044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T112044Z UID:1114-1577606400-1577642400@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:The Stuart Diacono 5 aside Tournament DESCRIPTION:Zabbar St Patrick FC and Kunsill Lokali Zabbar in collaboration with Inspire will organise the first edition of the Stuart Diacono Tournament. A 5 aside Tournament in which Zabbar St Patrick and Zabbar local council will be helping our friends from Inspire. \nA fee of €150 per team. The winner of the Tournament will be presented with a €500 cash price. URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/the-stuart-diacono-5-aside-tournament/ LOCATION:Żabbar St Patrick’s Clubhouse\, Zabbar\, Malta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20191206T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20191206T223000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20191101T092658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T092658Z UID:1116-1575660600-1575671400@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Aqta’ Xiex – Kwiżż dwar l-ilsien Malti DESCRIPTION:L-ilsien Malti kemm tafu tassew? \nKelma Kelma\, Għaqda tal-Malti\, u Inspire Malta se jtellgħu kwiżż dwar l-ilsien Malti. Għaqqad grupp ta’ ħbieb u fis-6 ta’ Diċembru ejja Costa Coffee Malta (tal-Imrieħel) biex turina kemm tinqala’ fil-Malti. \nIl-gruppi jridu jkunu ta’ 4\, 5 jew 6 min-nies. Biex tirreġistra\, iktbilna fuq fundraising@inspire.org.mt \nDħul €5 kull parteċipant/a. Il-qligħ kollu jmur għall-Fondazzjoni Inspire. URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/aqtaxiex/ LOCATION:Costa Coffee\, Triq L-Intornjatur\, B'Kara\, L-Imriehel\, Malta ORGANIZER;CN="Inspire Foundation":MAILTO:communications@inspire.org.mt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20191124T070000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20191124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20191031T130354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T130354Z UID:1115-1574578800-1574600400@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:The Malta Uphill Challenge 2019 DESCRIPTION:Due to weather forecasted for November 24\, this event has been postponed for a later date. Details of dates will be out shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience. \nThe Uphill Challenge is a cycling event whereby the participants try to raise money for a local charity. Over the past 5 years\, the event has attracted hundreds of participants and spectators in similar events in Luxembourg and Curaçao and for the first time ever the event is going to be hosted in Malta on November 24th of 2019. \nThe goal of the event is to raise money for charity by climbing the Miġra l-Ferħa hill as many times as possible within a 3 hours’ time frame. The course is approximately 1.6 km long. Over this distance\, you climb approx. 500 meters with a maximum slope of 12\,3%. \nDuring the race\, all riders will have a digital tracking device fitted on their bike that will track very accurately the number of climbs you make and your time per lap. At the end of the race\, we will have a ceremony for the top 3 riders (overall) that have raised the highest amount of sponsor money and both a top 3 for men and woman with the most number of laps completed. \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & ENROL URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/uphillchallenge19/ LOCATION:Miġra l-Ferħa\, Rabat\, Malta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20191026T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20191026T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20191022T111007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T111007Z UID:1113-1572102000-1572112800@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Wine Tasting by Marquiz Winery DESCRIPTION:The annual wine tasting event in aid of Inspire Foundation is back! ? \nGet your friends together and join us for a relaxed afternoon of wine and good food – and it’s all for a good cause! \nMarquiz Winery will be offering a selection of wines for you to taste on the day. \n?️ Entrance donation is €20. There are limited spaces for this event so make sure to book your place by sending an email to fundraising@inspire.org.mt ?️ \nAll proceeds will go towards Inspire Foundation\, an NGO which offers educational\, therapeutic and leisure services to hundreds of persons with a disability. To learn more visit www.inspire.org.mt URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/wine-tasting-by-marquiz-winery/ LOCATION:Marquiz Winery\, it-Terrazza\, Triq il-Markiz Scicluna\,\, Madliena\, Malta ORGANIZER;CN="Marquiz Wines":MAILTO:fundraising@inspire.org.mt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190915 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20190909T111106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T111106Z UID:1111-1567987200-1568505599@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Inspire Fitness Centre Open Week DESCRIPTION:For the 2nd consecutive year\, Inspire Foundation is organising an Open Week in support of the European Week of Sport movement\, encouraging individuals of any ability to engage in physical activity and sport. \nInspire Fitness Centre will open its doors for members and non-members to try out the facilities and activities FREE OF CHARGE ?? \n⭐ Register during this week\, and get a 10% discount on your next membership ⭐ \nThis year\, the following competitions will be taking place:\nCategory 1: Bench Press Challenge\nCategory 2: Squat Lift Challenge\nCategory 3: Skillmill Challenge \n1st place male and 1st place female of each category (6 prices in total) will get:\n? 1-month membership\n? Technogym backpack\n? 40% voucher on any home products redeemed at Vivendo Group \n?️ Claim your discount or sign up for the competitions at the reception. \nThe Open Week will operate during the usual Inspire Fitness Centre open hours. URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/inspire-fitness-centre-open-week/ LOCATION:Inspire Fitness Centre\, Zinzell Street\, Marsaskala\, MSK 4070 ORGANIZER;CN="Inspire Foundation":MAILTO:communications@inspire.org.mt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20190422T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20190422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20190321T050034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T085258Z UID:1107-1555927200-1555945200@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt DESCRIPTION:Can you find all of the hidden Easter eggs? Only one way to find out! \nAt the Inspire Park in Marsaskala\, we will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt every 45 minutes on April 22nd. \nA €9.50 per child ticket will give you access to the egg hunts\, games\, bouncy castle\, storytelling station\, crafts sessions and more. \nChildren need to be supervised by an adult at all times. \n? Buy your tickets online from our website or from Inspire’s reception ? URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/easter-egg-hunt/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hannah-tasker-333889-unsplash-copy-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Inspire Foundation":MAILTO:communications@inspire.org.mt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20190305T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20190305T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20190204T115853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T115853Z UID:1106-1551783600-1551798000@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Carnival Fun Fair in aid of Inspire DESCRIPTION:The sweetest carnival family event ever is here. \nEnjoy four hours packed with entertainment\, games\, face painting\, magic shows\, dancing and more. \nFunland in St. Julian’s will be transformed into a Carnival Fun Fair full of colour\, laughter and fun for all the family. \nKids tickets (€15) include :\n1 Kids Meal\n1 Drink\n1 Popcorn or Candy Floss\n1 Playground or Trampoline ride \nAdult tickets (€3) include a drink. \nLimited spaces. \nTickets are available from our website\, Inspire’s reception and Funland. \nThey will NOT be available from the door on the day. URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/carnival-fun-fair-in-aid-of-inspire/ LOCATION:Funland\, Triq Ball\, St Julians\, Malta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20190224T073000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20190224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20190124T075510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T075510Z UID:1104-1550993400-1551013200@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:2019 GiG Malta Marathon & Half Marathon DESCRIPTION:The Inspire Foundation is the official charity of the 2019 GiG Malta Marathon & Half Marathon ??‍♀️ Inspire will be present\, supporting one of our own members\, Noel Cacciattolo ? Our volunteers will be helping with the setup\, traffic diversion\, water handling and clean up. You too can support Noel and Inspire by buying an Inspire wristband against a small donation. Wristbands will be sold at the finish line ? URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/2019-gig-malta-marathon-half-marathon/ LOCATION:Malta Marathon\, Mdina Gate\, Vjal Santu Wistin\, Mdina\, MDN 1010\, Malta ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gigMarathon-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Malta Marathon":MAILTO:info@maltamarathon.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20190203T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20190203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20190124T073904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T073904Z UID:1102-1549213200-1549220400@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:The Citizens Orchestra & Choir DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of good music – all for a good cause! \nThe Citizens Orchestra and Inspire Foundation have collaborated to bring you this event\, with proceeds going towards the services provided to children and adults with a disability. \nThe Citizens Orchestra was established in 2017\, with the aim of creating a community through music\, allowing musicians of all levels to join and contribute. The performances are known to be very inclusive and the audience is invited to take part and join in the fun! \n€7 Donation at the door URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/the-citizens-orchestra-choir/ LOCATION:Chaplaincy Uni\, University of Malta Chaplaincy\, Msida\, MSD 2020\, Malta ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/v3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20181227T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20181227T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20181207T091959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T091959Z UID:1100-1545904800-1545913800@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa DESCRIPTION:Ho! Ho! Ho! Inspire’s annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on 27th December at Inspire Malta in Marsascala. \nChildren tickets include participation in all activities\, free gift for every child\, full cooked breakfast and drink. \nAdults are also welcome to join – adult tickets include full cooked breakfast and coffee \nCall now on (+356) 2092 8150 for more info. \n€15 for adults and €13 for children up to 12 years. \nNotify us if you have any special dietary requests. URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/breakfast-with-santa/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Breakfast-with-Santa-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20180621T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20180621T233000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20180618T110741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T110741Z UID:1099-1529609400-1529623800@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Group Barbecues by Inspire DESCRIPTION:Let us organise a BBQ for your colleagues\, family or friends. \nWe’ll take care of everything so you can just sit back\, relax and enjoy yourself with no worries of cooking\, serving or even entertaining. \nClick on the images below to view the different menus. \nEvery person gets a free soft drink included with their meal. Minimum groups of 10 people. \nYou can book online via the form below. \nPlease indicate your desired date in the comments box. \nOr call 21636526 for more information. \nAll proceeds will go towards Inspire’s disability programmes and services. \nThank you URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/group-barbecues-by-inspire/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20180427T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20180427T233000 DTSTAMP:20260419T215301 CREATED:20180313T150426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T150426Z UID:1097-1524859200-1524871800@inspire.org.mt SUMMARY:Inspire Charity Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of good food\, free flowing wine and live music. Inspire’s charity dinner will take place at Flavours Restaurant\, Radisson Blu\, Golden Sands on the 27th April. Book your tickets today to avoid disappointment. Please make sure to include your correct postal address in the form below as we will be sending your tickets to you by post. All proceeds from this event will go towards Inspire’s disability programmes and services. URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/inspire-charity-dinner/ LOCATION:Flavours Restaurant\, Radisson Blu Resort & Spa\, Mellieha\, Malta ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/buffet-dinner-27-04-2018-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR